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[quote name='Ghost_Bass' post='1025574' date='Nov 16 2010, 10:04 AM']Don't be a fool! Sell the TE (note i'm a traceaddict!) and keep the Vintage! You know your back deserves it! [/quote] Sometimes though, the extra weight is worth it if you want that Trace sound!

[quote name='rodl2005' post='1025479' date='Nov 16 2010, 07:51 AM']I thought the same..... till I happened upon a 2nd hand '04 Alleva-Copollo EUT5 (essentially a Jazz style-with master tone Control & 2 band pre-thats beautiful- & active /passive option. Has vintage-SMALL- frets & handpicked woods. [b]It's THE ONE!!!! [/b] I'm now considering just WHICH of my other GOOD -damn good- basses to sell 1st.. a Bongo, a SR, A Warwick, 2 Fenders.... [/quote] Interested to know what you think of your Bongo!

The new customer service is brilliant IMO. A chap called Neil always deals with my emails and responds very fast!

OBBM.

[quote name='JTUK' post='1024639' date='Nov 15 2010, 01:57 PM']Talking of which...they rent out cabs as extras at some places. Drums are always extras. We ship in all our gear as the hire-in gear isn't worth it, IMV, and want a decent PA, basic recording/playback and a decent warm room. If they have a lounge/tea-room, even better. Between £8-10 ph max[/quote] The previous place we went to was about £5.00 (if that) each for 2 hours. Thats with cabs, heating, drums, PA, and nice friendly staff. I would say thats a bargain! If we wanted 3-4 hours (a good idea at the weekend) its say £7.00-£10.00 max each....so that a max of £10 a week each....usually we cant do every week so I dont see what the problems is with costs. Ya get what ya pay for

TC might be 'flavour' of the month, I agree, but they are MILES ahead of Line 6. They are hugely respected for high end recording gear, and as per the reviews I read before I bought one, they are the first company to make a 'warm/tube' sounding digital amp. Totally exceeded my expectations...totally...hence I bought the gear Markbass is great, btw, VERY nice gear and well made. Not 100% sold on the cabs as yet.

[quote name='JTUK' post='1024620' date='Nov 15 2010, 01:47 PM']yep...you old git.. seriously tho, what do you save...? I tend to look at how comfortable the room is and what tea making facilities they have so now way am I putting up with a lot of c*** with no heating..!! that applies to gigs as well...look after us and make us feel welcome or who needs it..??[/quote] Probably looking at £10 saved AT THE MOST each a month if we go to the cheaper room. Ive tried it for three nights, and hated it. Absolutely hated it. The vocalist doesnt mind because he doesnt have any gear to bring, so turns up and uses the poor PA and mics. The drum gear is awful! I will not in any way leave cabs or amps there. I dont really want to take a decent bass (hence looking for a a budget bass is another good idea here) because it is SO cold and damp. Ive been there and done it, and spending more to be warm and comfy is whats its about. If anyone in Newcastle (city) area knows a good reliable room with cabs and a half decent PA/2-3 mics, and they need a slot filling, let me know!

I wouldnt bother...

Ive moved from Newcastle until my legal position starts so please delete this. I will re-advertise when I move back to Newcastle! Thanks!

Ive got better as a player, and Ive found 'my' sound I think, but gigs and bands have been rubbish this year. Its actually made me want to quit bands for another year and just practice at home to my iPod. Current band is fun, and decent lads, but taking FAR too long compared to what im used to. They are also now discussing a cheaper/dirtier practice room which Im not happy about, as Im a snob. It also has a poor PA, no heating whatsoever, and its just plain manky. Im not a student anymore and I cant be bothered with £2ks worth of gear in a s*** room. Sorry, rant over!

[quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='1020907' date='Nov 12 2010, 02:04 AM']Halford's rattlecan black. Doom as fvck.[/quote] LOL!

I think the quality control issue is probably as they arent made in the usual UK Orange factory. Not that thats a major issue, just means they can produce more, quickly, and cheaper. The BT500 is one hell of a steal for the price IMO. My Dual Terror (Guitar) had a bad tube which I never found until I started testing it at full 30W level. I'd had it quite a while (9 months perhaps?) and Orange were very helpful in sorting it out. If its new, just get it swapped. If its in warranty, get Orange UK to sort you out.

Id try as much as you can. I spent a long time trying 5 strings, and came back to Stingray 5s. Tried/tested formula of 17.5mm spacing, awesome tight B, and great style/sound. Darren at the Bass Merchant in Colchester has helped me with a lot of 'tests' of various basses. If you can visit there, you will have a very relaxed and fun day! Im lucky in a way that I can go round Newcastle trying basses out if I fancy it, but ultimately I usually buy through the Bass Merchant as they are patient and friendly.

I think from what I can gather about your tone goals, the SP212, but If you want a BIG full sound, the OBC115 is fantastic. Plenty of clarity, superb low end, and reviewed well. My favourite 115 by far.

Nice, is it 30W? Good for studios and practice, but I couldn't use it in my current band

The TC cabs have a 'sweet' high end. Nothing harsh or ganky...I hate piercing highs so the TC cabs work well for me. Tight but full lows, punchy mids, lovely sweet high end. I fiddled with my rs212 HF this evening, and even with the HF control at full whack, it wasn't that horrible cheap ganky high end sound. The Markbass cabs are very well made, light, great spec, and quite middy in nature.

Id definitely say the tone from the TC cabs is more pleasing, and more what id expect from a cabinet. Still lightish and a good price. The Markbass cabs are very expensive IMO, but the NY122 is a nice cabinet. Im not totally sold on the sound.

Good thing with the DB212 is it's one load in, comes with casters, and the amp head fits on it nicely. Plus it's cheaper than 2 x 112. How you liking the amp?

Aguilar DB212, or the Orange cabinets. Id love a Berg NV412, but I just cant justify a MASSIVE cabinet like that.

I thought Orange corrected the DI issue on the latest batches?

Both veritical and horizontal...I like them both. Cant beat a quality high end 4x10 for some gigs. IMO and IME.

Ive definitely noticed some items (very rarely) being sold for more than they were bought for, even ones that were bought from a shop then sold for £100 or more 2 weeks later, without realising that the basschat masses remember when the said seller raved on about the purchase. No probs if its had a setup or upgrades, esp if it was second hand anyway, but the rest makes me think that some members are making a tidy profit and almost half a living off it. This is rare though.

Personally, I prefer to buy new. Expensive? Yes. Warranty? Hell yes. Piece of mind that if you dislike it or it isnt up to scratch you can swap for another or refund? Hell yes. It costs more, but Im a perfectionist. Saying that, Ive bought a HS410 on here and Clarkys old P bass, and both were great and as described, plus I could 100% trust both sellers. I just know im too fussy for most used gear unless they user is as careful with their gear as me. The good thing is, buyers get my gear which has been selected from a bunch, (eg a decent Fender) and its been very well looked after.